SpellCorrector.net corrects spelling mistakes with its online spelling checker. Simply copy and paste your content in the box above and click on the 'Check it' button to correct spelling. Besides that, our blog features tips and advice for English learners who are learning to spell. SpellCorrector.net is for users who need a quick fix on their writing. If you like our spell correction feature, feel free to share our site with your friends on Facebook and Twitter.
Phonetic spelling is a system of spelling that follows the pronunciation of a word. Phonetic spelling of a word differs from the standard English spelling in that it portrays the phonetic pronunciation. As you may already know, the process of learning English language is riddled by the inconsistency of English spelling. Originally, there was no standard for English spelling until the 18th Century, when Samuel Johnson created an authoritative dictionary for the British English spelling. However, pronunciation has evolved since the time of Samuel Johnson and English spelling has not kept up with these changes.
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Jan 1
How does a spell corrector work? People have been writing programs for spell corrector for the past 30 years. There are 2 aspects of how a spell corrector works. It has to first detect the errors, then to come up with suggestions for the correct spelling. The software has to be able to check spelling in a matter of seconds.
Dec 20
Spell check and Automatic Corrections by Google is impressive when compared to the spell checker found in Word processor. I am a writer by profession, but my spelling is so bad that I am sure my elementary school English teacher will have denounced me as her student if she ever saw the pre-spell-corrected draft. Lucky for me, my love for writing is not hinder by my bad spelling. For me, spell checker is definitely the greatest invention of the digital era. Read the rest of this entry »
Dec 20
In one of our previous articles, we talked about the undesirability of spelling fascists among online communities. Now, what if it is your friends who are making the spelling mistakes in their Facebook status posts? You find it difficult to ignore the spelling mistakes and at the same time, you feel the obligation to enlighten them about the correct spelling. Hold it! Before you press on the ‘enter’ button to educate your friends about the spelling mistakes they have made, you may want to factor in their feelings.
Dec 20
Just can’t stand spelling mistakes? You are not alone. There are people who simply can’t stand spelling mistakes, and the digital natives refer to them as the spelling Nazis. They can usually be found lingering in the online forums and communities where they go around rectifying others’ spelling mistakes. In order to do so, they themselves have to use correct spelling in their posts to justify their stand. The discussion usually ends up with both parties nitpicking each other’s usage of grammar and spelling. Read the rest of this entry »
Dec 20
There are some spelling errors that a spell corrector will never be able to catch. The spelling may be correct but it may not be appropriate for the context of the writing. In some instances, the spell corrector might have ‘overdone’ the spell correction, which results in hilarious spell correction errors. With the feature of auto-spelling correction in mobile phones, funny (and awkward) spell correction errors became a common problem in phone texting. Read the rest of this entry »
Dec 19
Spelling mistakes can ruin the credibility of a website, a college application essay, or a business proposal. In many cases it is crucial to have perfect spelling, and practice does not always make perfect. Many spelling mistakes are self-learned through repetition of errors. Spelling mistakes consist of careless errors (such as typos) or systematic errors, and overtime they can become a habit that is difficult to change. Someone who consistently spelled ‘pronounciation’ will face resistance in spelling the word without the letter ‘o’ in the middle. Read the rest of this entry »
Dec 19
Remember your weekly spelling homework in elementary school? English learners from the pre-digital era learned how to spell through pure diligence and practice. The two inches thick Oxford dictionary used to be an essential book in every household. Today, with advanced technology and the broad availability of online spelling checkers, there is lesser incentive in learning how to spell correctly. With auto-correction, one can type rapidly without any worries about spelling errors. Read the rest of this entry »
Dec 19
Unless you are one of the few people who ace the spelling bee, it is likely that you will have misspelled a word or two – or plenty – in your day-to-day activities. So how do you spell words correctly? Today in the digital era, it is easy to use a spelling corrector software to correct spelling. The Spelling corrector has such an impact on our daily life that linguist experts are debating on the possible deterioration of spelling ability in the future generations. However, using a good spelling corrector can reduce the amount of frustration and embarrassment the writer will face. For a professional writer who types rapidly to capture his or her thoughts, it is essential to not let spelling mistakes ruin the piece. A good spell corrector software will come with analysis features to allow users to track their mistakes, and in turn learn from these mistakes. Read the rest of this entry »
Dec 19